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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines).

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Dealing With Unreasonable Requests

Professional Assistant Blog

Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.

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Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Professional Assistant Blog

Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

These job specs were rarely used as appraisal tools for measuring progression or performance. When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. For one assistant this had meant physically unblocking a toilet.

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Tools like Basecamp, WebEx, Skype, etc. In this economy, every price is negotiable. Using the tools Matt mentioned are an excellent cost effective way to keep things organized, and productive. Obviously you need a business address for post / faxes etc but is even a live receptionist necessary?

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